Every year, I celebrate life as Artist and Author by publishing a collection of my encaustic paintings and written words. Each book paints the story of the ahamoments of my artist journey. It is a glimpse into my heart and soul.

I hold a special reverence for the unseen energy infused into each of my paintings. I have witnessed the mystery of someone viewing my art; how it stirs something within them, awakens them and beckons them to linger a moment longer in contemplation. Perhaps, you are one who has experienced this mystical moment, in person at an art fair; or here, meeting online. If so, then I have a gift for you.

Please send me a personal email with your ups mailing address and I will joyfully share one of my books with you.

This is the gift; the gift of my art.

Tears of Jupiter

Tears of Jupiter is the story of one woman’s pilgrimage through Portugal and Spain on the sacred Camino de Santiago — told through each footstep on her journey. In this endearing memoir, Shima honors the significance of looking back in order to move forward. In a foreign country, with nothing but a backpack and her thoughts, she walked nearly 500 kilometers in unyielding rain. This heart-searching solitude gave her a clear understanding of her Divine purpose and for Shima Shanti nothing was more profound.